Many multi-academy trusts are continuing to grow. This is driven in part by Government policy and also recognition of the increased efficiencies and improvements that can be achieved through economies of scale. DofE data shows that between March 23 and March 24 the average MAT size grew from 7.6 to 8.2 schools with over 500 academies joining or forming a trust. Almost 9 in 10 large MATs expect to increase in size over the next two years.
Increased size can bring increased challenges
Whilst increased size reaps benefits, it also presents challenges, particularly for those responsible for managing not only a larger number of school buildings, but also a more geographically disparate school estate.
Asbestos can be a particularly worrying problem. With an increasing number of contractors attending various sites to conduct minor works it's often difficult to be sure that they have all read and understood the asbestos registers for your properties and won't disturb any asbestos that is present.
However this doesn't need to be the case.
Join UKNAR's webinar to see a demonstration of their latest Asbestos SMART management system. Find out how it can help you track whether contractors have received all the necessary asbestos information before starting work and give you line of sight that will enhance asbestos management across your entire school estate.
Asbestos SMART incorporates a host of new features, including updatable digital asbestos registers, contractor usage tracking and the ability to link to your existing systems. It also allows you to store key documentation and easily share it with staff, visitors and contractors.
Find out how their simple on-site solution can help you communicate vital information and manage your asbestos risks and contractors more effectively; irrespective of which asbestos consultants you currently use to conduct your asbestos surveys and re-inspections.
About Asbestos SMART
UKNAR's latest Asbestos SMART system combines inexpensive QR code technology with a purpose-built asbestos management platform to provide a simple, cost-effective but powerful, front-end solution that can instantly communicate potentially life-saving asbestos information to contractors and others that need it at site. Backend functionality provides valuable asbestos management information, giving you clearer line of sight and confidence that you are managing your known asbestos risks effectively.
They believe it can help your multi-academy trust vastly improve how valuable and potentially life-saving asbestos information can be quickly and easily communicated to staff, visitors, and contractors across your school estate: better protecting your pupils and staff and helping you achieve and demonstrate legal compliance with Regulation 4: Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
It can also help you avoid the potentially considerable costs and time incurred if things go wrong.
Join their webinar to find out more about Asbestos SMART and find out how it can provide your multi-academy trust with a simple and cost-effective solution to help you achieve compliance with Regulation 4: CAR 2012 and protect your pupils, staff, contractors, and visitors from preventable accidental asbestos exposures.
Published on Thursday 19th September 2024